The Tulane Green Wave secured a significant 11-point upset over the Temple Owls, with a final score of 77-66. This win was a major statement for the Green Wave, as they took down a Temple team ranked 149 in the NET rankings, while they themselves sat at 207. Tyler Ringgold led the charge for Tulane, scoring 22 points, including 12 in the second half. The Green Wave's 47 points in the second half were too much for the Owls to handle, as they were outscored by 11 in the final 20 minutes.
Tyler Ringgold's 22 Points Lead Tulane to Upset Victory
The game was tightly contested in the first half, with both teams scoring 30 points. However, the Tulane Green Wave came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Temple Owls 47-36. A key run for Tulane came midway through the second half, as they went on a 10-2 run to take a 10-point lead with 5:30 remaining. The Owls were unable to recover, as the Green Wave maintained their lead and secured the 11-point victory. Derrian Ford led the Owls with 26 points, but it was not enough to overcome the balanced attack of the Green Wave, who had three players score in double figures. Rowan Brumbaugh added 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists for Tulane, while Asher Woods chipped in with 19 points.
The top performers for both teams were impressive, with Tyler Ringgold and Derrian Ford standing out. Ringgold's 22 points led the Green Wave, while Ford's 26 points paced the Owls. Asher Woods added 19 points for Tulane, and Jordan Mason contributed 15 points and 5 assists for Temple. Aiden Tobiason pulled down 8 rebounds for the Owls, but it was not enough to overcome the Green Wave's balanced attack. The Green Wave's 45% shooting from the field was a key factor in their victory, as they were able to outshoot the Owls by 7%.
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The box score reveals some key statistical takeaways from the game. The Tulane Green Wave outshot the Temple Owls 45% to 38% from the field, and outrebounded them 32-29. The Green Wave also committed 12 turnovers, compared to 15 for the Owls. The Owls were able to stay in the game by shooting 36% from three-point range, but it was not enough to overcome the Green Wave's balanced attack. The Green Wave's 47 points in the second half were the most they have scored in a half all season, and it was a key factor in their victory.
The CHD Scout prediction model was incorrect here, as it predicted a Temple victory by 7.8 points. Instead, the Tulane Green Wave won by 11 points. The model missed the strong performance of the Green Wave's balanced attack, as well as the inability of the Owls to contain Tyler Ringgold and Asher Woods. The actual score of 77-66 was far from the predicted score of 69-77, and it highlights the unpredictability of college basketball. The model's predicted margin of 7.8 points was also off, as the Green Wave won by 11.
This win was a significant one for the Tulane Green Wave, as it improves their record to 14-10 on the season. The victory also gives the Green Wave a Quadrant 3 win, which can be a valuable addition to their resume. For the Temple Owls, the loss drops their record to 15-9, and it is a Quadrant 3 loss. The Owls' NET ranking of 149 will likely take a hit, while the Green Wave's ranking of 207 may improve. The win also gives the Green Wave a boost in confidence, as they head into the final stretch of the season. With 6 games remaining, the Green Wave want to build on this momentum and make a push for a postseason berth.
The Tulane Green Wave want to build on this momentum as they take on the SMU Mustangs on February 15. The Temple Owls want to bounce back as they take on the UCF Knights on February 14. Both games matters in determining the trajectory of each team's season, and they will be closely watched by fans and scouts alike. The Green Wave want to continue their strong play, while the Owls want to regroup and get back on track.